Rants & Raves

WE NEED SOME serious help in Richmond County. Our commissioners, Board of Education and the sheriff’s office are disappointing. I just heard on the news more people have left Richmond to move to Columbia County. That does not surprise me? Deans Bridge Road, Peach Orchard, Mike Padgett and Gordon Highway areas are being ignored. Why? Because the mayor and commissioners want to improve downtown only.

WHY DO PEOPLE feel they must drive with a dog sitting in their lap? Yesterday I was nearly run off the road by a lady with a lab sitting up front with her. She was so busy trying to get him under control, she drifted into my lane. Someone is going to have a serious accident being distracted with dog sitting up front. Also when did it become OK to take dogs into stores? A few days ago I saw someone in Lowe’s with two golden retrievers. Can’t wait to see the lawsuit if someone gets bitten by a dog that shouldn’t be there in the first place.

RANT FOR ALVIN Mason, not a good choice for the position of mayor. Hoping people do not reward his arrogant attitude and history of domestic violence with a vote.

OUR VOTES FOR THE position of mayor must be taken seriously, and spent on a person that will work with and represent all Augustans. Helen Blocker-Adams is the only one on the ballot that has already proven that she is more interested in the future of Augusta and not just one segment of it.

HEY, HEPHZIBAH PD. We are glad to have you protecting our little town. But, a bit of citizen suggestion here. Quit sitting out on Highway 25 trying to be the State Patrol. We need you elsewhere. To the Hephzibah Bank. Hire a security professional. You need it.

TO BILL KIRBY: JUST remember, the definition of a gentleman is a man who can play the bagpipes, but doesn’t!

THE OBAMA FEEDBACK from his visit with the pope differs from that of the Vatican’s. Now whose version would you believe the one from Obama or the pope? Hint: If you like your plan you can keep your plan!

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Do NOT buy pine straw and have it spread without counting the bales yourself. I've been bilked a couple of times, but when the straw is down, it is he said/she said. Today, I had some straw delivered by a fellow whom a family member recommended. He was supposed to bring 50 for me, 30 for my son, and 10 or so for my mother. He rolled up in a pickup stacked high and I asked how many he had. He claimed 90+ after having a few blown off on the trip.

No way Jose. After they started, I decided to give them a hand; unloading the truck and stacking the bales in the yard. I got to 50, including what they had taken off, then made myself visible until they were done. There were TWO bales left on the truck after I unloaded 50, plus some loose.
There were 10 bales on the yard when they started head scratching, and I commented they had 10 left over, so I owed them for 40. They tried to argue that the 10 were not part of the 50 I had set out, so I had to put on my ugly face.

Again, the lesson is DO NOT HAVE IT SPREAD UNLESS YOU PERSONALLY COUNT THE BALES! Don't believe a string count or any other cockamamie argument they come up with.

Needless to say, my son and mom didn't get their straw today; but my nice guy routine is DONE when dealing with these people.

"I just heard on the news more people have left Richmond to move to Columbia County."

Is anyone honestly surprised by this? It has nothing to do with southside, or westside politics. It has everything to do with the fact that Columbia County has better schools (and I'm talking about EVERY school in the district. Sure, RC has Davidson and AR Johnson but if CC decided to take all its best and brightest and put them in one school you'd get the same result if not better), lower taxes, better public services, and safety. More than anything, the county does not have the same racial bickering that underlies much of the problems on the Augusta Commission (although admittedly there is a bit of the good-ol-boy system left which hopefully will go with the likes of Kay Allen). It's a no-brainer why Columbia County continues to enjoy phenomenal growth.

Ranter #2 have you ever seen a service dog? Now I do not know this case but I do know my neighbor has a service dog, no he is not blind. Bill has seizures and the dog is trained to get on his right side and bark when he detects a seizure coming. It is the most amazing thing, Bill has no warning from his body but the dog does. Now Bill has time to take adequate precautions when an event is forth coming. The only time this dog barks is when an event is about to take place. Just a thought

I admire the new Pope, but remember that he oversees an hierarchy where rapists of young boys are shielded from the law, moved around so they can continue to abuse others...and you use your partisan view to impugn the president? Pleeeeeeze.

Good Morning from the Broad St Canal Coffee, Bar&Grill and Psychaitric Center! Today's happy hour is going to the Dogs! Service Dogs that is, anyone with a legitimate service dog gets their first drink free! (Dog must have a state issued ID) Lunch today is the the Classic Southern Chili Cheese Slaw Dawg served with Tater Logs and an Ice Cold Beer straight from the tap!! So stroll on down the Marion Williams Broad St Skyway or float in on the Alvin Mason Broad St. Canal and join us for a tap or two and a Dawg!!

I hope we don't get a poster with the logo....liverman or gizzardman...or some other outlandish name...a mind is a terrible thing to waste yaknow...
Funny how certain words trigger the mind....just like on fb, & you know what I mean coldbeer!

You are absolutely right when you say that it is evil. It is indeed and yes the victims do indeed suffer for the rest of their life. I know, I was molested by my father as a young child. I came to grips with it many years ago when I realized it was NOT my fault and he was sick. I forgave him because that is the Christian thing to do and it made ME feel better. I have no doubt in my mind that when he passed, he is now atoning for that sin. That gives me even more peace. On the other hand, some child molesters do make mistakes. Case in point would be the young boy of say of 12 or 13 that molested a young cousin or friend. Being of such a young age and not really knowing what damage they can inflict or the consequences they have wrought. Are you telling me that there is no sorrowful or regretful feelings for what was done? Yes, some are very cold and calculated and they will suffer for their actions whether it be in this life or the next.

Believe me, help is NOT on the way. You have already heard they only plan any of them have......."let's get some mo' revenue".

After all, we've got EXPANDED BUS SERVICE, and PAY RAISES, and LEVEE TEARING DOWN, and OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ON THE TEE AND PARKING DECK to pay for. And BONDS, we've got LOTS OF CONSTRUCTION BONDS to PAY INTERNEST ON. Cut spending.....oh no no no, we can't do that. "Let's get some mo' revenue".

How 'bout ya SOUTHSIDE.....ready to get your PROPERTY TAXES HIKED on that VACANT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY?

I travel that road sometimes and I too have seen their officers sitting in the median just South of C&S Tire on Highway 25. They are doing nothing for the taxpayers except trying to milk a cash cow.

Someone needs to check with the Department of Public Safety to see if they are authorized to run radar on that stretch of road. Radar/laser cannot be run on streets or roads in Georgia without the Department of Public Safety's approval.

Pierce Morgan has said many times that guns in the hands of those with mental issues is a dangerous thing, and there needs to be more focus on treating mental illness. By the way, his last statement on his show was "I will be seeing you soon". I think that means he will be back on tv soon.

"I just heard on the news more people have left Richmond to move to Columbia a County."But do you know most people live in Columbia County work in Richmond County? Taking jobs from people who live in RichmondSo me saying that, if Richmond County is a vile place to live .Why work in Richmond County? We don't need you. If you move to Columbia County find you a job where you reside at.

Then what happens to those jobs. Those jobs will move to where the talent is. Do you really want to lose all that revenue that those people from other counties generate while working in Richmond Co? The meals, groceries, home and garden supplies. One follows the other, you may want to really consider the talent pool you'd have left if that happened. A grill in your mouth and sagging pants don't speak highly of qualifications!!